Browsing by Subject "Leak"

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    • Early management of esophageal leak in esophageal atresia: Changing paradigms 
      Godoy, Jorge; Ferraris, Tomás; Guelfand Chaimovich, Miguel (Mary Ann Liebert, 2020)
      Introduction:A leak at the esophageal anastomosis can occur in 10%-20% of cases of esophageal atresia (EA). Thoracoscopic repair is trans-pleural, with the potential development of an empyema. Standard treatment of an ...
    • Gastric leak after sleeve gastrectomy: Analysis of its management 
      Aretxabala, Xabier de; Leon, Jorge; Wiedmaier, Gonzalo; Turu, Ivan; Ovalle, Cristian; Maluenda, Fernando; Gonzalez, Carolina; Humphrey, Jennifer; Hurtado, Mabel; Benavides, Carlos (2011)
      Background: Bariatric surgery is increasingly being performed and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has proved to be effective and safe. Among its complications, leaks are the most serious and life threatening. Methods: The focus ...